Día De Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a holiday that originated in Mexico to celebrate Catholic religious rituals brought by the Spanish in the 16th century. It also commemorates the rituals that indigenous people performed for their ancestors since pre-Hispanic times. Ancient Mexicans and communities such as the Mexica, Mixtec, and Zapotec, among other indigenous peoples of Mexico, incorporated these festivities into the Christian calendar in honor of the deceased, in connection with the agricultural cycle of corn — Mexico’s main food crop. This tradition refers to pre-Hispanic and Catholic cultures, fusing the ancient rituals of indigenous peoples with those of the Spanish conquistadors. This celebration began as a commemoration of loved ones who have transcended Mictlán, the “place of the dead” according to Mexica mythology, a resting place for departed souls. The Day of the Dead has become one of the most important celebrations in Central American countries, including E...